Who is Hugh Hammer’s mother, Saera Targaryen? House of the Dragon character lore explained

House of the Dragon season 2 has been full of surprises, revealing new lore and introducing dragonseeds, the new dragonriders of the Blacks. One of the biggest reveals this season was the identity of Hugh Hammer’s mother, a controversial character from the books.

Fans have mixed feelings about her, with some loving her and others not so much. Her name is Saera Targaryen, and below, we will explain everything you need to know about her.

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09/16/2024 02:17 pm GMT

Who is Saera Targaryen?

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Saera Targaryen was the youngest child of King Jaehaerys I and Queen Alysanne. In the latest episode, we learn she was Hugh Hammer’s mother. Hugh describes her as someone who worked in a pleasure house, where she enjoyed more freedom than most because of her silver hair and Targaryen lineage.

Saera tells Hugh he is no different from her brother’s sons, Viserys and Daemon, but he feels ashamed of her profession. The brother in question is Baelon the Brave, Saera’s elder brother. This makes Saera the aunt of Viserys and Daemon, and Hugh their cousin. Answers to Saera’s mysterious past are available in George R. R. Martin’s book, Fire and Blood.

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Saera Targaryen in Fire and Blood

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In Fire and Blood, Saera is portrayed as a rebellious and spirited child. She often misbehaved, causing trouble for her family. King Jaehaerys was angry with her antics, especially after she started relationships with several young men at court. Her behavior led to a scandal that deeply embarrassed her parents. After a particularly serious incident, Jaehaerys sent her to the Faith’s care, hoping it would reform her.

However, Saera did not stay long with the Faith. She escaped and fled across the Narrow Sea to Lys, where she worked in a pleasure garden. This decision shocked her family, especially Queen Alysanne, who mourned her daughter’s fate. Saera eventually became the owner of a famous pleasure house in Volantis, making a name for herself far from Westeros. Despite her controversial choices, she remained a figure of fascination and a source of sorrow for her parents.

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09/15/2024 11:32 pm GMT